Artistry leads. AI enhances. Humans perform...
An entire generation has never experienced the energy of a live R&B band as the artist. We're bringing it back. World-class musicians. AI-assisted music. Real development. Real performances. Built on the Music Education Initiative's proven workforce development model—training musicians and crew, creating sustainable careers, changing lives through music.
"We're not replacing musicians. We're elevating them. AI supports the foundation. Elite performers bring it to life. Legendary mentors push them beyond what they thought possible. That's the movement."
From auditions to rehearsals to stage. Steps documented. Moments transparent. You don't just discover the band—you watch it being built.
AI helps create songs with new inspiration and sounds. Challenges musicians with complex arrangements. Every song has a musician's touch—not "prompt and play." Revenue from live shows and vinyl, not streaming.
Public auditions for elite musicians. Documented on TikTok and YouTube.
Learning AI-assisted music elevates musicians—challenging accuracy, exposing new rhythms. Guided by Bar-Kays founder James Alexander and artist development expert AJ Alexander who trained Usher.
Q2 2026 tour debut. Live band. Real instruments. Human energy. The R&B band revolution revived for a new generation.
AI helps create music with new inspiration and sounds. Challenges musicians with complex arrangements. Exposes a new generation to music different from today's mainstream. Then real musicians bring it to life with their touch. Revenue comes from live shows and vinyl—not streaming pennies.
The entire journey documented. From the announcement to the auditions to the first performance. Be part of the story.
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AI will never replace the authentic live music experience. But it can help us create better songs. We use AI as ethically as possible—as a tool to write, create efficiently, elevate production, and expose people to new rhythms. Then real musicians perform it live with their touch. Revenue comes from live shows and vinyl, not streaming. That's where the magic happens. That's how AI should work.
— AI helps create better songs for live performance
— Every song has a musician's touch
— Challenges musicians with new rhythms & accuracy
— Revenue from live shows & vinyl, not streaming
— Exposes audiences to sounds different from mainstream
The Band Black is powered by The Music Education Initiative (The MEI)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that trains the next generation of music industry professionals and creates sustainable careers.
Training production students and touring crew. Creating real jobs in lighting, sound, stage management, and logistics. Building sustainable careers beyond the stage.
From student to professional. The Band Black continues MEI’s mission: train musicians, develop their skills, and offer paid positions for qualified performers..
Northwest Arkansas to the Mississippi Delta. Training local talent. Creating opportunities. Economic development through music education.
Road to Recognition Tour (2025 success, 2026 expansion). Owned tour coach. Venue relationships. The foundation is built.
MEI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax-deductible donations support musician training, workforce development, and creating sustainable careers in music.
Partner With The MEIThe Band Black is a partnership between visionaries with complementary strengths—combining artistic innovation with strategic infrastructure to build something sustainable and scalable.
Co-Founder | Vision & Artistry
Songwriter, producer, artist development. Creates the music, leads creative direction, mentors production students. Majesty Music focus.
Co-Founder | Network & Strategy
The MEI Executive Director. Partnerships, business development, touring infrastructure. Builds the network that makes it sustainable. MEI focus.
"GT creates the vision and the art. I build the infrastructure and partnerships that make it sustainable. Together, we're proving you can innovate with AI while creating real opportunities for musicians and crew."
We're seeking elite musicians for paid positions. Salaries, touring income, merchandise revenue, content fees. Development guided by industry legends. Q2 2026 tour debut.
Development Starts Immediately | Tour Debuts Q2 2026